The next level in sports performance
Located in ESN 104 of the Exercise Science Nutrition Building, the GCC Sports Performance Lab offers baseline fitness assessments and personalized guidance to help recreational and competitive endurance athletes, as well as general fitness enthusiasts, reach the next level in their academic performance.
Services
The Sports Performance Lab at Glendale Community College offers customized lab packages tailored to meet your needs. For more information about how we can help you achieve your true potential and improve athletic performance, please call 623-845-3713 or email us at [email protected].
VO2max
VO2max measures how efficient your cardiorespiratory system is at utilizing oxygen. It is a maximal test to exhaustion. This is a common test among endurance athletes, providing valuable training information such as maximal heart rate, ventilatory threshold (an estimation of lactate threshold) and heart rate training zones. This information can be used to measure your baseline aerobic fitness level and then measure your progress over time to determine whether your training was effective.
Lactate Threshold
Lactate Threshold athletes are continuously producing and clearing lactate from their muscles. Lactate threshold is the point at which lactate begins to markedly accumulate in the blood and gives an indication of muscle metabolism. A blood lactate test will determine the heart rate at which the athlete's lactate sharply increases. This information can be used to adjust training programs so the threshold can be raised closer to the VO2max. (Note: small blood samples are taken from the finger during a 30 to 45 minute run on the treadmill).
BodPod Composition
Bod Pod Composition refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, bone and other tissues that make up a person's total body weight. It provides a detailed breakdown of the body's components, helping to assess overall health, fitness levels, and the effectiveness of nutrition and exercise programs.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the number of calories your body burns at rest to support essential functions like breathing, circulation, and cell repair. Understanding your RMR removes guesswork from nutrition planning and helps you reach your health or performance goals more efficiently.
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Endurance Evaluations include the Push-up Test, Prone Plank, Right and left side planks, and the Supine Bridge to assess core and upper body endurance
Strength
Strength is measured using a hand dynamometer. This assessment evaluates overall muscular strength with a focus on the forearm, hand, and wrist muscles. It also provides insights into upper body strength, neuromuscular function, and functional strength, making it an effective indicator of overall health and athletic performance.
Power
Power, Vertical Jump Assessment gauges explosive power and lower body strength.
Flexibility
Flexibility, Sit and Reach, Shoulder Mobility, Straight leg raise, and the Thomas test. These assessments help identify muscular imbalances and limitations in range of motion, providing valuable insights for developing personalized flexibility and mobility programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Sports Performance Lab Testing Packages
The Works ($330)
Resting Metabolic Rate, The Bod Pod, Bioelectrical Impedance, Vo2Max Test & Lactate Threshold
Performance Package 1 ($240)
Resting Metabolic Rate, Bod Pod, Bioelectrical Impedance, and Lactate Threshold
Performance Package 2 ($220)
Resting Metabolic Rate, Bod Pod, Bioelectrical Impedance, and VO2max Test
Athlete Package ($200)
VO2max Test and Lactate Threshold
Metabolic Composition Package ($130)
Resting Metabolic Rate, Bod Pod, and Bioelectrical Impedance
Lactate Threshold Test ($120)
VO2 Max Test ($100)
Resting Metabolic Rate ($80)
Bod Pod Body Composition ($65)
We offer group rates and discounted pricing for military personnel and students. For more information, please call 623-845-3713 or email us at [email protected].